Australia's First Multi-Storey 3D-Printed Home Nears Completion

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Robots equipped with AI-powered 3D printers construct Australia's first multi-story house in Melbourne, promising to slash building times by 70%.

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Perth's housing crunch hits hard with only 4,000 homes available and median prices soaring to $750,000, pushing builders toward robotic solutions.

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LUYTEN's PLATYPUS X12 printer builds a 350-square-meter house with acoustic walls and lift core, while battling Melbourne's scorching 42°C heat.

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CEO Ahmed Mahil commits to living in his company's 3D-printed creation, aiming to prove the technology's real-world reliability.

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Perth-based Contec deploys automotive-style robotic arms that construct walls five times faster than traditional bricklaying methods.

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The Perth project demonstrates 25% cost reduction in wall construction through efficient material use and decreased labor requirements.

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LUYTEN's advanced system reduces construction waste by 60% while requiring 80% fewer workers compared to conventional building methods.

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Traditional 8-11 month building timelines shrink to just 5 weeks for the Melbourne project, revolutionizing residential construction speeds.

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Engineering giants Bollinger + Grohmann partner with UNSW researchers to ensure these robot-built structures meet safety standards.

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Western Australia's government explores 3D printing alongside tiny homes and modular construction to address the housing shortage.

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